Check out some of our long term partnerships in with the community! For more frequent updates, all of our events, and more of our partnerships be sure to explore our Instagram @nextscientistsorg!
Waukee Community School District and YMCA
NextGen
This program is a long-term partnership between Waukee CSD and the YMCA coming together to bring meaningful, hands-on science learning to elementary students from across all of the elementary schools in the district. NextGen combines interactive labs with thoughtfully designed, new lessons that help students explore new science concepts, ask questions, and see themselves as scientists beyond the classroom.
Urbandale school district, valerius elementary
Passion Club
We partnered with Urbandale School District to help students explore science and experience hands-on activities. The rotations of students who expressed interest in science were welcomed with workshops and thrilling labs!
Waukee apex program
STEM Summer Camp
We were invited to host a STEM camp with the Waukee APEX Program’s elementary and middle school students. We had so much fun teaching our campers about DNA and genes while working through biomedicine and engineering projects!
Urbandale school district, valerius elementary
Science Month
We worked with the fourth and fifth graders with workshops, group projects, and speakers to introduce lab work and unique aspects of science not typically introduced in elementary!
Des moines public schools ymca partnership
After School
We worked with DMPS’s after school program in partnership with the YMCA to explore new science concepts and creating a environment that fosters the most inspired future scientists!
Grant regan Elementary
Science Week
We had multiple hands-on experiments and workshops for the entire fifth grade to explore and participate in throughout the week!
Partnership with the Ymca
Lights on Afterschool
We were invited to the Lights on Afterschool event at Brookview Elementary, discussing our purpose, what we do for afterschool programs, and how you can support our cause!
Fundraiser
Butter Braid Fundraiser
From January 20 – February 3, we will be selling butter braids to raise funds! Support us by purchasing butter braids at the link in our Instagram or Facebook post.
Fundraiser
Chikin Lickin Fundraiser
We will be doing a fundraiser with Chikin Lickin, just mention Next Scientists when you place your order to support us; up to 25% of the proceeds will go to supporting our cause!
Event
CelebrAsian Festival
We will be at the CelebrAsian Festival this year to spread awareness about our organization! Come visit our booth to learn more about science education and support us.
